Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V
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52 Features
77 Overall
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II/Sony-RX10-II-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V/Sony-RX100-V-front.jpg)
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53 Features
80 Overall
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched June 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX10
- New Model is Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1").
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The RX10 II was revealed 16 months before the RX100 V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RX10 II scores vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony RX100 V
RX10 II | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony RX10 II
RX100 V | RX10 II | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | ![]() | June 2015 | More modern by 16 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX100 V
RX10 II | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II offers physical measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II compared to the RX100 V.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and RX100 V is 58 and 89 respectively.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 II and RX100 V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX10 II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-06-10 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 813 gr (1.79 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 531 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $998 | $998 |